Signal Repair Technician Electrician

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves the maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic signals, controllers, and support equipment. The role also includes maintaining an emergency weather station. There are no supervisory or budgetary responsibilities associated with this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of electronics and electric circuitry and wiring.
Knowledge of solid-state control and switching equipment.
Ability to read and understand schematic and wiring diagrams.
Skills in the use of common hand and power tools as well as electronic test equipment.
Basic computer skills required.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 90 days from date of employment.
Required to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
Ability to utilize a multimeter.
Ability to work with live electricity while up to 30’ off ground.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office products preferred.
One to three years prior experience preferred.
Work zone safety certified within one year.

Responsibilities

Maintains solid state controllers and electromechanical traffic controllers, auxiliary and suspension equipment.
Installs and modifies traffic control equipment.
Identifies failures and initiates corrective action.
Troubleshoots and repairs field and bench repairable equipment and circuitry.
Repairs field damaged signal equipment.
Checks and replaces signal lamps as needed.
Installs and maintains loop detectors and school crossings, including all associated electronic components.
Performs preventative maintenance of controller and support equipment, cleaning of signal lenses and cabinets, and field appearance maintenance.
Keeps maintenance and timing records.
Carries a pager and will be on-call 24 hours a day for 1 week, to respond to Emergency calls after normal working hours.
Maintains weather station and flood control equipment.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Works with live electricity daily.
Installs, repairs, replaces, and maintains wiring for the parking garage.
Trims low hanging or broken tree limbs for sight-distance concerns and during severe weather events.
Installs and maintains camera detectors for video detection.
Locates signal loops and other wiring for Mo One Call locate requests.
Operates dump truck with snowplow as required of winter emergencies.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.